The Law
Disability Royal Commission – Diverting away from reincarcerating people with cognitive disabilities and impairments
Friday, February 26 2021
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held its eleventh public hearing in Brisbane......
Alleged sexual abuse of aged care resident went unreported for years
Tuesday, February 23 2021
Revelations have come to light that a vulnerable resident in a Queensland government-run nursing home was sexually assaulted by an......
War on Kids Sparks Debate
Monday, February 22 2021
The Queensland Government is this week expected to introduce a series of new measures for young offenders, after a pregnant......
Vic Public Drunkenness law decriminalised
Monday, February 22 2021
To the delight of the Indigenous Community, the detriment of hospital workers and police and the disapproval of the Opposition......
Family Court closure leaves vulnerable families at risk
Thursday, February 18 2021
In a late night decision, the Coalition, One Nation and Independent senator Rex Patrick struck a deal to pass legislation......
Making Environmental Destruction an International Crime
Wednesday, February 17 2021
The Stop Ecocide Foundation is a Dutch-based NGO that has been running a campaign since 2017 to pass a law......
High Court win for QLD farming community
Thursday, February 4 2021
The farming community of Acland in south-east Queensland has won a significant High Court ruling against the New Aclands Coal......
Guantanamo Bay Prisoner of War Calls for Release
Wednesday, February 3 2021
Abdul Rabbani has been detained at the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison for the last 18 years, uncharged, and held as......
Junta Assumes Power in Myanmar
Monday, February 1 2021
Myanmar’s Military Junta have arrested the countries democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and imposed a year-long state of......
Uber Eats Drivers No Longer Employees
Friday, January 29 2021
In a major shakeup, Uber Eats has sent out a new contract to its drivers that will require workers to......